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• n  a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture

• talcum

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• Women Who Regularly Use Talcum Powder At Increased Risk for Ovarian Cancer
  Talcum powder, which is used in baby powder and other makeup products, has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer. Talc is made of hydrated magnesium silicate and is sold globally for personal hygiene use. But many have speculated that the mineral promotes certain disease, like cancers of the ovaries and lungs. A new Science World Report confirmed that women who regularly use talcum ...
  June 20, 2013 - Opposing Views